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Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots prediction, odds and best bet

Game time: November 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: McArthur Center — St. Petersburg, FL

Article updated Nov 14, 7:33 AM EST

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

George Mason is our projected winner over Bradley, 71-59, with Shane Pendergrass’s consistent early scoring giving the Patriots the strongest matchup advantage against the Braves’ defense. George Mason enters unbeaten, but Bradley’s defensive results make a double-digit cover less comfortable. Neither George Mason -13.5 (-110) nor the total of 129 (-110) offers a convincing betting edge, so the official recommendation is Pass.

Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots prediction and best bet

George Mason is the pick to win, with medium confidence. Pendergrass has reached double figures in each of the Patriots’ first three games, and their latest victory included their best 3-point percentage of the season. Those are useful reasons to favor George Mason, although Bradley presents a defensive test.

The official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass. Picking the winner is easier than finding value at these prices: George Mason must win by at least 14 to cover, while the total sits close to our 130-point forecast. Neither market leaves enough room for a confident wager.

Odds, game time and how to watch

Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. This is a 2026-27 NCAA men’s basketball matchup.

Venue: McArthur Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, a neutral site.

Broadcast: YouTube.

Records: Bradley Braves 1-2; George Mason Patriots 3-0.

SportsJaw odds: Bradley Braves +12.5 (-112); George Mason Patriots -12.5 (-104). Moneyline: Bradley Braves +586; George Mason Patriots -850. Total: Over 130 (-110); Under 130 (-110).

SportsJaw total: Over 129 (-110); Under 129 (-110). Moneyline: Bradley +625; George Mason -950.

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Bradley Braves outlook

Bradley’s clearest strength is its early defensive record. George Mason’s official preview reports that the Braves allowed 55.0 points per game through four contests, ranking 14th in Division I. Their 56-54 victory over Coppin State on November 12 illustrates how little scoring room they can leave an opponent, though four games remain a small sample.

Trevon Payton provides the primary scoring reference: the official preview lists him at a team-leading 13.8 points per game and 34.6% from 3-point range. LineSmart lists Josh Ibukunoluwa at 8.0 rebounds per game and Max Gaspa at 3.0 assists. Payton’s shooting is particularly relevant if Bradley needs to answer a George Mason scoring run.

The Braves won the teams’ most recent meeting, 75-67 in the 2025 NIT, according to the official preview. The programs have split two meetings. That history adds context, but it carries less weight in this forecast than their current results.

George Mason Patriots outlook

George Mason beat Kansas City 76-68 on November 12. The official preview reports a season-best 40% performance from 3-point range and a 71-55 lead with 4:28 remaining. The shooting gives the Patriots an encouraging recent result, but the shrinking lead also illustrates the uncertainty involved in laying 13.5 points.

Pendergrass scored a career-high 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting in that win. The freshman forward has scored at least 10 points in all three games, giving George Mason a consistent contributor during its unbeaten start. LineSmart lists his scoring average at 13.3 points.

LineSmart also identifies Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor as George Mason’s assists leader at 4.0 per game and Emmanuel Kanga as its rebounds leader at 7.7. Their contributions offer additional ways for the Patriots to sustain possessions and create opportunities if the outside shooting cools.

Key matchup factors

The central question is how much George Mason can score against Bradley’s early defensive resistance. A repeat of the Kansas City shooting performance would strengthen the favorite’s position. Bradley’s best counter is to keep the scoring close enough that a few successful possessions can change the finish.

Other analysts favor George Mason outright, but their margins differ. Dimers’ newer article projects 73-58 with a 93.3% win probability, compared with 72-59 and 91.0% on its older model page. Basketora projects 73-59 with an 85% win probability; Probable Stats projects 71-60 with an 83% win probability. These are the publishers’ estimates, not SportsJaw confidence ratings or proof of a betting edge.

SportsJaw’s November 14 update at 12:23 UTC shows a 54% blended spread preference for Bradley +13.5. Members and qualified handicappers favor Bradley, while external consensus favors George Mason at 57%. The combined equivalent sample contains 605 estimated selections, 327 for Bradley and 278 for George Mason; these are not observed sportsbook tickets.

Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots spread prediction

Spread recommendation: Pass on Bradley +13.5 (-110) and George Mason -13.5 (-110). LineSmart tracked George Mason moving from -11.5 to -13.5 at DraftKings. That makes the current task more demanding for favorite backers, without proving that the underdog is now undervalued.

Dimers’ newer article backs George Mason -13.5 at -102, a different price from SportsJaw’s -110. Probable Stats projects a 10.8-point margin, favoring Bradley relative to this spread. Our 12-point forecast also falls on Bradley’s side, but the narrow cushion and conflicting projections leave the spread a Pass.

Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots total prediction

Total recommendation: Pass on Over 129 (-110) and Under 129 (-110). The cited analysts’ rounded scores total 131 or 132 points, while our forecast totals 130. Those projections suggest a slight Over inclination, but the margins above 129 are small.

Bradley’s defensive results supply the strongest counterargument. SportsJaw members favor Under 128.5 (-103), an earlier selection that differs from the current total and price. Separately, LineSmart tracked a decline from 130.5 to 129.5. That history is not a continuous record of SportsJaw’s line, and neither the movement nor the member preference makes either side compelling at 129.

Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots Projected Score & Betting Picks

Game forecast: George Mason Patriots 71, Bradley Braves 59. Pendergrass’s consistent production and George Mason’s latest offensive performance make the Patriots our choice. Bradley’s defense is the strongest counterargument, particularly against the spread.

Confidence is medium for the game forecast. The projected margin is below 13.5, and the projected total is only one point above 129. Both markets remain a Pass, and the single official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Braves59

Patriots71

Projected winner George Mason PatriotsConfidencemedium
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Pass (article line changed)

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Pass (article line changed)

Sources

  • George Mason University AthleticsGeorge Mason Battles Bradley Saturday in St. Pete
  • LineSmartBradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots Odds, Spread & Total – Saturday, Nov 14
  • DimersBradley vs. George Mason Prediction, Picks & Odds
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SportsJaw Braves vs Patriots game preview analysis and predictions incorporate current odds, injury reports, team statistics and market data. Information is updated regularly, but lines and player availability can change. Please confirm current information before wagering. View history of past Braves vs Patriots matchups or learn how our predictions work.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves+478 → +586Moved
  • Moneyline · George Mason Patriots-700 → -850Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves+10 (-110) → +12.5 (-112)Moved
  • Spread · George Mason Patriots-10 (-110) → -12.5 (-104)Moved
  • Total · Over130.5 (-105) → 130 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under130.5 (-115) → 130 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bradley Braves
1-2 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
George Mason Patriots
3-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

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